In a statement issued by PEMRA said the bidding for the grant of Satellite TV Licences in different categories including News and Current Affairs, Entertainment, Sports, Agriculture, Health and Education was held at PEMRA Headquarters.

Authority invited applications through advertisement dated 1st September 2014 form eligible companies for the grant of satellite TV licenses through bidding under Section 19 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002, the process was delayed due to litigation, however, the Courts, dismissed the petitions in favour of PEMRA.